Glossary of Medieval Art and Architecture

cloister: Part of a monastery; a quadrangle surrounded by covered passages. It connects the domestic parts of the monastery with the church. Cloisters are usually located on the south side of the church.

Other parts of monastery: chapter house, refectory, scriptorium.

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